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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Portrushby plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Portrush by plane, train, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Newcastle to Belfast International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane NCL - BFS
    2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain train
    5h 35m
    £52–142

  2. Bus, bus and ferry, train via John Dobson Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain train Re
    13h 53m
    £36–51

  3. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain train Re
    12h 31m
    £57–140

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar car
    6h 5m
    £76–296

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain train
    7h 2m
    £89–223

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain train
    6h 57m
    £80–204

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LBA - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain train
    7h 45m
    £88–229

  8. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain train Re
    13h 38m
    £44–64

Newcastle upon Tyne to Portrush by train, foot, and busferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Portrush, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Newcastle upon Tyne to Portrush. However, you can take the subway to Newcastle Airport, walk to Newcastle (NCL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Buscentre, walk to Antrim, take the train to Coleraine, then take the train to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newcastle to Portrush via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, and Coleraine in around 12h 31m.

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